Encased in thick plate armor and a classic great helm, this Dwarven Crusader is an immovable force on the battlefield. Wielding a massive two-handed greatsword, this stoic warrior is the perfect miniature for a Paladin, Fighter, or elite temple guardian in any fantasy RPG.
An armored knight standing guard or prepared for an imminent engagement.
Could serve as an elite temple guardian, a mid-level champion boss for a low-level party, or a heavy-hitting veteran Paladin NPC.
Artist: Duncan Shadow
Type: HERO
Pose: Standing with legs apart, torso facing forward, arms bent to hold a large sword centered in front of the body.
Action: Standing/Idle
Mood: stoic
Action Category: Standing/Idle
Genre: Fantasy, Historical
Suitable Locations: Castle courtyard, Dungeon entrance, Mountain pass, King's throne room, Battlefield front line, Knightly order headquarters, Sacred temple, Village under siege
Encounter Scenarios: A stoic guardian blocking a doorway., A member of an elite heavy infantry unit., A player character dwarf paladin or fighter., An armored mercenary hired for protection.
Power Level: Hard (score 52/10)
Compatible Game Systems: Dungeons & Dragons (perfect): ; Pathfinder (perfect): ; Warhammer Fantasy (good): ; Frostgrave (good): ; Kings of War (good): ; Mordheim (good):
Race: Dwarf, Sex: Indeterminate, Build: Stocky, Size: Small, Age: Ageless/Undead, Style: Stylized
Also suitable as: Halfling (armored), Gnome (armored)
Distinguishing Features: Great helm, Short, thick legs, Broad shoulders
Weapons: Two-handed greatsword: A massive straight blade with a central fuller, a simple horizontal crossguard, and a long grip held by both gauntleted hands.
Armor: Full Plate (metal plate, full body); Great Helm (metal plate, head); Pauldrons (layered metal plates, shoulders)
Clothing: Tabard, Cloak
Accessories: Belt
Character Classes: Paladin (high%), Fighter (high%), Cleric (War Domain) (usable%)
NPC Role: Elite guard or holy warrior
Aesthetic: Cool / Badass, Noble / Heroic, Grimdark, Classic Fantasy, Intimidating / Imposing, Gritty / Realistic
Cultural Aesthetic: Western European Medieval
Hairstyle: Helmeted (hair hidden)
Similar to characters: Solaire of Astora, Black Iron Tarkus, Gimli as a Knight, Templar Knight archetype, Ironfoot
Miniature Dimensions: 24.2mm H x 19.4mm W x 10.5mm D (base: 25.0mm)
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